Could Intervention in Syria be averted?

The Russian have asked Syria to place their Chemical weapons stockpile under International control. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the offer was made during talks with his Syrian counterpart on Sunday the 8th September, and he hoped for a quick response from Damascus.

Mr laprov said the offer had been made to Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem during talks in Moscow.

Mr Lavrov said he did not know whether Damascus would agree, but Russia was hoping for a positive response.

There is absolutely no reason why the Syrians should not agree to the Russians request and if they refuse it would appear that they don’t want a solution and are prepared to carry on their evil ways </</a